Despite the withdrawal of US and NATO troops in 2021, the Taliban's control over Afghanistan remains contested, with continued fighting and human rights concerns.

The conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, which began in November 2020, has caused mass displacement and a severe famine.

The long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestinians continues, with ongoing tensions and occasional flare-ups of violence.

The conflict in Myanmar, which escalated in 2021 following a military coup, has resulted in widespread violence and human rights abuses.

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine that began in February 2022 has caused immense devastation, displacing millions of people and claiming countless lives.

Islamist insurgencies and inter-communal violence plague the Sahel region of Africa, leading to instability and displacement.

The complex and devastating civil war in Yemen, involving various factions and foreign intervention, has led to a dire humanitarian crisis. Now the Red Sea conflict instigated by the Houthis is adding to the complexity of this region.